Careers at Drexel

Job Summary

Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law seeks an Assistant Director for undergraduate Recruitment, Outreach, & Engagement. The position supports Kline’s new undergraduate Law major; one of only about a half-dozen such programs in the United States.

The Undergraduate Law (UGLaw) program is looking for an experienced admissions professional who will work collaboratively with Law School and University offices to design and implement marketing strategies and recruitment events. The Assistant Director will help translate our cutting-edge program for prospective students and families at events, and bring creative ideas to recruitment, outreach, and student engagement. The successful candidate will also expand Kline’s circle of alumni, employers, and friends interested in supporting undergraduate education in law, fostering greater visibility and connection for undergraduates both within and outside Drexel and Kline.

In just four years Kline’s Undergrad Law program has become one of Drexel’s largest social science majors (and minors!). Experience and ability to connect effectively with a diverse student body is critical: about 60% of our majors are students of color, +60% identify as women, about half our majors are first-generation college students, and about half are from low-income families. We look forward to meeting candidates who thrive in a team environment, have a great sense of humor, and are eager to help recruit, retain, and support our high-achieving students.

Please note that while we support hybrid schedules (on campus 4 days a week) and flex time, this position does regularly require staffing events held on Fridays, weekends, and evenings. However the position does not require extensive travel.

Please make sure you upload a résumé and cover letter when submitting your application. Applications without a cover letter are unlikely to move forward in the hiring process. Your materials will be reviewed by a human, not AI.   

Essential Functions

• Recruitment:
  • Plan and run year-round recruitment events including open houses, admitted student days, campus visits, and virtual sessions in conjunction with University offices and staff:
    • Present Kline’s innovative program to both large and small groups of prospective students and families, via in-person and online events.
    • Represent Kline in University admissions discussions, attend biweekly recruitment meetings, and respond to requests from central communications and admissions staff.
    • Respond to prospective student inquiries via email, phone, and text.
    • Reserve space and order catering for recruitment events.
    • Coordinate with Law staff and faculty on events.
• Develop comprehensive, yearly, integrated marketing and recruitment plan delivered via print, digital, video, and social media:
  • Design, manage, and regularly update communications plans and print materials for recruitment, yield, and anti-melt:
    • Work with University Admissions/Enrollment Management to review communications, access admissions data and reports, and analyze performance indicators.
    • Use software to create HTML email campaigns.
    • Coordinate regularly with members of the Kline Communications team on ideas, campaigns, and social media strategies.
• Work with current students:
  • Recruit, hire, train, and schedule student ambassadors for events & outreach.
  • Partner with students to conceptualize and generate content for our blog and Instagram.
  • Approve timesheets for students and, as needed, troubleshoot issues with Kline’s Finance and University Payroll teams.
• Engagement:
  • Convene student-led Programming Committee and work with members to coordinate and deliver internal, community-facing events to nurture community and foster retention;.
  • Expand peer-mentoring initiative:
    • Identify, hire, and train peer mentors.
    • Recruit incoming students to participate.
    • Plan events for mentors/mentees.
  • Manage internal communications: produce newsletters, maintain listserv, and post to social media accounts.
  • Collaborate with faculty, staff, offices, and student organizations at Kline and across the University to create and promote programs of interest.
  • Lead on event planning, including space reservations and catering, as well as travel arrangements and reimbursements/honoraria for speakers.
  • Support student organizations with event planning, reservations, and publicity. 
• Outreach:
  • Create, manage, & run events for constituencies including alumni and potential employers.
  • Coordinate with Kline staff and external firms on overall marketing, messaging, and communication strategies.
  • Develop social media campaigns highlighting our students and courses. 
• Administrative:
  • Assist with general administrative functions, such as purchasing, faculty support.
  • Respond to general student concerns and refer them to proper campus resources.
  • Handle day-to-day and public-facing operations for the program as needed. 

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree or the equivalent combination of education and work experience (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information).
• Minimum 3 years experience in higher ed admissions, marketing, communications, and/or student life showing:
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
  • Strong public speaking skills, including the ability to engage prospective students, families, and community partners.
  • Team-oriented approach with a collaborative mindset and sense of humor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to recruiting, retaining, mentoring, and/or supervising students from diverse backgrounds;
• Proficient with technologies including Office 365 suite, CRM software such as Slate.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking
• Lifting demands ≤ 25lbs

Location

• Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement

Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt, grade J. Compensation for this grade ranges from $47,490.00 - $71,230.00 per year. Please note that the offered rate for this position typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade, but it can vary based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and Compensation Guidelines & Policies for more details on Drexel’s compensation framework. For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Benefits Brochure.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

Additional Required Documents

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

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